If you are new to tertiary education, the Government may pay your fees in 2018

* New Zealanders who finished school in 2017, or will finish school during 2018, now qualify for a year of free tertiary education in 2018. * If you're not a recent school leaver and you've done less than half a fulltime year of education or training before, you also qualify.* More information for prospective students and trainees is at the fees-free website www.feesfree.govt.nz.